Conduct of Hearing

Sec. 2301.708. CONDUCT OF HEARING. (a) A hearing must be convened at the time and place stated in the notice. (b) A hearing may be recessed until a time and place certain: (1) by giving advance notice as required by Section 2001.057, Government Code; or (2) without advance notice if the time and place is announced openly before the recess. (c) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a person whose legal rights, duties, or privileges are to be determined at a hearing is entitled to: (1) appear personally or by counsel; (2) cross-examine adverse witnesses; and (3) produce evidence and witnesses in the person's own behalf. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003.